Crispy Cottage Cheese Turkey Protein Fritters
Golden pan-seared turkey fritters made with cottage cheese and simple pantry ingredients. These rustic fritters cook up crispy on the outside with a soft, protein-packed center and are served with a creamy yogurt dill dipping sauce.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Turkey
- 1 Cup Cottage Cheese (Slightly Drained)
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 Cup Plain Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 Cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese (Cheddar Or Mozzarella)
- 1/2 Tsp Each: Salt Pepper Garlic Powder Onion Powder & Paprika
- 2-3 Tbl Olive Oil for Frying
Creamy Dill Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tsp Honey
- 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Tbl Fresh Dill or Parsley
- Pinch Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine Ground Turkey, Cottage Cheese, Egg, Breadcrumbs, Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Salt, and Black Pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into 8 rustic fritters, about 1/2 inch thick. They should look slightly uneven and hand-formed with visible turkey pieces and soft cottage cheese texture.
- Heat 2–3 tablespoons Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the fritters into the skillet and cook 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on the outside and fully cooked inside. Transfer the fritters to a plate and allow them to rest for 2 minutes. A light oil sheen on the plate is normal and matches the rustic look of the dish.
- While the fritters cook, whisk together Greek Yogurt, Dijon Mustard, Honey, Garlic Powder, Fresh Dill, Salt, and Black Pepper in a small bowl to create the dipping sauce.
- Serve 2 fritters per person with a spoonful of the creamy dill yogurt sauce on the side or on top.